Even Summerfest is getting in on the Black Friday fun; 50% off for the 50th Big Gig

MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest is offering a limited time deal that started on Black Friday morning -- and runs through Cyber Monday, November 28th.You can buy a five-day pass for $50 -- Summerfest says that's a savings of 50 percent.

Summerfest to add new plaza at central gate to festival grounds

MILWAUKEE -- There could be a new pedestrian plaza just in time for the 50th anniversary of Summerfest in 2017.The plaza will lead to Summerfest's Main Gate under the I-794 bridges -- an area that's pretty well-protected from sunlight and water.The plan was unveiled by architects Wednesday, November 9th in the Third Ward.One of Summerfest's most popular stages is also getting a major makeover -- the Miller Lite Oasis stage.The multi-million dollar upgrades are expected to be finished before Summerfest 2017.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.

50,000 FREE "golden tickets" for 2017 as thank you to fans on final day of Summerfest 2016

MILWAUKEE -- Sunday, July 10th was the final day of Summerfest 2016 -- and there was something exciting in store for the first 50,000 through the gates at Maier Festival Park.

Get great seats for Paul McCartney's show at Summerfest! Officials have released more tickets

MILWAUKEE -- The great Paul McCartney takes the stage at the Marcus Amphitheater during Summerfest on Friday evening, July 8th -- and Summerfest officials have just released tickets ahead of the big show!Summerfest officials on Friday morning released tickets for great seats in the "red section," closest to the stage for the Paul McCartney show.Tickets can be purchased by visiting Ticketmaster.com.

Reminder: Summerfest will be CLOSED on Monday, July 4th

MILWAUKEE -- A reminder: Summerfest is CLOSED on Monday, July 4th.For the last few years, the world's largest music festival has shut down on the Monday during the 11-day event, giving crews a chance to recharge for the final stretch.The festival will open up again on Tuesday, July 5th.Related resources

Awesome new Summerfest-themed emojis feature smile logo, Sky Glider and more!

MILWAUKEE -- OnMilwaukee.com has rolled out some new emojis on its "LocaMoji" app just in time for Summerfest!New emojis include the iconic Summerfest smile log, the Sky Glider, the Mid Gate and more!Take a look:

Near perfect weather for Opening Day at Maier Festival Park: "You wait all year for Summerfest to come"

MILWAUKEE -- The excitement was palpable Wednesday, June 29th at Maier Festival Park as Summerfest 2016 officially got underway.Headliners Wednesday night included Willie Nelson, Martin Garrix, Fitz and the Tantrums, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Dustin Lynch, Weird Al Yankovic, Morris Day and the Time, and at the Marcus Amphitheater, Selena Gomez.It could not have been a more perfect day and night for Summerfest's Opening Day -- with abundant sunshine and temperatures in the low 70s.